Eibsee
An emerald alpine lake directly below the Zugspitze, dotted with small islands and surrounded by a gentle trail. It is Garmisch's most photogenic view.
Eibsee sits at about 973 m above sea level. Its water is a deep emerald and turquoise-green, and the steep north face of the Zugspitze rises behind it. The lakeside loop trail is about 7.5 km and takes around 2 hours. The path is flat, making it suitable for families. You can rent pedal boats and kayaks by the lake, and swim in summer. The lower station of the Zugspitze cable car (Seilbahn Zugspitze) is by the lake, so you can combine it with a summit trip on the same day. From Garmisch-Partenkirchen, the Zugspitze rack railway or the Eibsee-Bus takes about 30 minutes. Parking is paid, and spaces are tight on summer weekends, so arrive early.
Opening hours
Open all day; boat rentals approx. Apr–Oct
Nearby sights
- Zugspitze
- Badersee
- Höllentalklamm
- AlpspiX Viewing Platform
- Riessersee
- Linderhof Palace
- Old Church of St. Martin
- Michael Ende Kurpark